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Need Advice on Large Binoculars
Hi,
Could anyone please recommend a good pair of Binos?...Here’s the thing...I have a pair of cheap 10X50s my wife bought me from Direct Deals for $50.00. Believe it or not I was really impressed! I love the field of view and the feeling of using two eyes.
Anyways...since I now have my dob...I still have not discounted using Bino’s. I would like a pair that I can still hold for short periods of time to scan the skys to help assist with targeting as I do with my cheap 10X50s, but yet have enough power and sharpness to use all on their own when I go bush walking or simply wish to lay back in an outdoor recliner and give the scope a rest.
I’ve kind of worked out that 15X70 may be able to give me the best of both world for quick scanning and very doable with a recliner/monopod or whatnot?...What do you think...
I have not been hearing many good things about “Celestrons Skywatcher series as many have had to return for collimation ect...Thus far I am looking into buying from the states (Garret Optics...GS) I think it was...or I am looking at AOE:
http://www.aoe.com.au/15x70mx.html
for about $459.00 here in Australia?
What do you think?
I really am serious about getting a good pair that I can use by themselves as well as scanning. Should I consider 20X80...I’ve got pretty strong wrists...like I mean for a quick scan to help targeting. Are those monopods good enough for 20X80s? Like could I get use to wiping out a monopod from a backpack and 60seconds later be getting reasonably trouble free superb views of way out yonder?
What do ya think?
Thanks
Dave
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